​Eminent as the Gods Own Country, Kerala is the nature lovers’ delight and adventure seekers dream spot. There are several fascinating elements that make Kerala an ideal location for a memorable vacation. The state is rich with its amazing greenery, swaying coconut trees, backwaters, wildlife, culture, history, and food, offering a unique experience for the travelers. The National Geographic Traveler voted Kerala as one of its ‘Ten Paradise Found.’ Take a look at these incredible places that are most suitable to experience the best of Kerala.

Discover the Marvelous Culture and History at Kochi

Popular as the “Queen of Arabian Sea,” Kochi is a major port city and important trading centre of Kerala situated by the Arabian Sea. The city was one of the first European colonies and has a huge collection of impressions left by the British, Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese. Kochi can be a perfect place to start the Kerala trip with a feel of the History of Gods Own Country. Some of the many tourist attractions in Kochi include Chinese fishing nets, Vasco House, Jewish Town, Dutch Palace, and Museum of Kerala history. Apart from these, the Hill Palace- Built by the Kochi Rajas in 1865 is ideal to explore and experience the rich History of the state. The palace now is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala displaying several murals, sculptures, manuscripts, inscriptions, and belongings of the Kochi royal family.

Enjoy the Beauty of Nature at Idukki and Wayanad

Idukki is one of the well-known tourist destinations of Kerala. This hill station located along the Western Ghats is a nature lover's delight with its majestic waterfalls and foggy- green carpet coated mountains. Idukki is the most naturally rich place in Kerala which includes the famous tourist spots like Munnar, Thekkady, Ramakkalmedu, Vagamon and the names are numerous.Renowned as the Green Paradise of Kerala, Wayanad is nestled among the Western Ghats along the borders of the state. The land is not only filled with natural greenery and hills but also rich heritage, culture, and history. The place is calm, peaceful, serenic adorned with abundant wildlife with a blend of nature and heaven.

Relax at the Backwaters of Kottayam and Alleppey

Escape from the city life and relax with extreme travel pleasure at the Backwaters of Kumarakom. Kumarakom, situated 13 Km away from Kottayam is a little village along the VembanadLake in Kerala offering wide variety of flora, exotic sightseeing, boating, and fishing experience. The dancing palm trees and the exquisite houseboats add a unique flavor to the vacation. Don’t forget to try the Kottayam cuisines especially the non-vegetarian dishes.

Better known as "Venice of the East," Alleppey is known for backwater tourism and the matchless non vegetarian cuisines. The mouthwatering fish verities and exquisite traditional Kerala food with the famous toddy offers a unique experience to your taste buds.

Enjoy a Memorable Evening at the Beaches Of Trivandrum and Kannur

Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala. The city is of great historic importance and one of the famous tourist destinations as well. The city has two beaches- Kovalam – rated as one of the best beaches in Kerala and Varkala - an amazing beach with a little seaside. Kovalam is the best place to enjoy a great evening witnessing the sun set.

Kannur is home to the Kerala’s only drive-in beach- the Muzhappilangad beach. The beach is one of the longest drive-in beaches in India which stretches across four kilometers.

Experience the Jungle and Wildlife at Palakkad​

Palakkad attracts every nature lover with its lush greenery, amazing waterfalls, and foggy hills. The place is home to the famous Silent Valley National Park, located in the Nilgiri Hills. Silent Valley is an extremely fragile and one of its kind highly preserved evergreen rain forest in India. The Jungle is home to flora and fauna, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. The giant squirrel, the endangered lion-tailed macaque and Nilgiri langur are exclusive sights at Silent valley.

That’s not all about Kerala. Words are not enough to describe the feeling one gets from this amazing land.